Life and death

[nicollee]

If it’s that hot they might not need supplemental heat. Maybe only for the first day or 2. Keep an eye on them. When they get over heated they will lay flat and act very lethargic. Babies normally alternate between naps and running around looking for food and water. But if they are all laying flat and don’t seem to get up to find food and water they may be to hot. If you turn the light off and they all huddle in one corner trying to get to the center then they are to cold. You would only need probably a 50 watt red light bulb. Go off of their behavior. Happy chicks sleep, eat, drink, and explore around.

I am going to remove the heater then, I use a ceramic bulb so it does not provide light.... My house is hot, not much I can do, there is a ceiling fan over them, what else can I do to cool a chick down, I'm afraid to put too deep a water dish in.[/QUOTE]

 

[nicollee]

I am due to go into lock down in 2 days with my first eggs and the info here has saved me form some potentially lethal mistakes. Thanks for posting about this!

Good luck, hatching is very exciting, no matter if it is the first or the 100th time....

 

[RubyNala97]

I am going to remove the heater then, I use a ceramic bulb so it does not provide light.... My house is hot, not much I can do, there is a ceiling fan over them, what else can I do to cool a chick down, I'm afraid to put too deep a water dish in.

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Chicks need around 85-95 degrees so I think they will be good! Just keep an eye on them. It will actually probably be the perfect temp for them! If they were outside with mom they wouldn’t need it any cooler then the ambient temps. Fresh water & I use electrolytes in the water for the first week and during hot summer days.

 

[nicollee]

AFter I turned the heater off, they are much more active..
Here they are ready to conquer the world

 

[RubyNala97]

AFter I turned the heater off, they are much more active..
Here they are ready to conquer the worldView attachment 1458964 View attachment 1458962

Yes, they look very content in the pics!! Good work!

 

[nicollee]

I just got home from work...and two of the babies, were sleeping in their water dish....
it's only 1/3 of an inch deep, but still.. it's 86 degrees in the room, and that's just the way my house is...